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Pratique de la méditation de transmission
La Méditation de Transmission est la combinaison de deux formes de yogas. Le Laya Yoga ou le yoga des énergies et le Karma Yoga qui est le yoga de service. Les deux réunis sont le yoga véritable de l’ère du Verseau.
Livre gratuit : https://partageinternational.org/livres/Transmission_une_meditation_pour_le_nouvel_Age.pdf
Gratuit
Dojo de programmation (vendredi) @ Shodo
Venez coder, apprendre, et apprendre à programmer ensemble !
Le langage, le sujet et la façon de le faire seront choisies par le groupe.
Le code sera ensuite publié sur [le dépôt](https://github.com/dojo-developpement-paris/dojo-developpement-paris.github.io)
Nous migrons le groupe de Meetup vers [Mobilizon](https://mobilizon.fr/@dojo_de_programmation_paris)
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L'entrée est au rez-de-chaussée
La porte sera ouverte, il suffit de la pousser
La session sera en bas des escaliers
Les toilettes sont au rez-de-chaussée, au fond, à gauche de la cuisine
**Accessibilité**
La session sera en bas d'escaliers sans ascenseur
Lamp of Murmuur + Dödsrit + Iffernet
Black metal + black metal + black metal
Billets en prévente (15€ au lieu de 20€ sur place):
https://yp.events/a87c28b2-0102-4e65-b59a-c31aeb31ee85/Lamp-Of-Murmuur-Dodsrit-Iffernet-Paris-Le-Chinois
Horaires :
20h : Iffernet
21h : Dödsrit
22h10 : Lamp of Murmuur
Théâtre d’impro 🚀 - by Kpten Impro
Atelier d’impro
Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel !
L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective !
Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi !
Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés.
L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme :
Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe.
La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise,
Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères,
Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres …
Infos pratiques :
- Nombre de participants limité
- Prévoir une tenue confortable
-Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler
- Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé
Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception.
Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers.
Hocine et Solène
Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟
**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟**
This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity.
**What’s on the program?**
• Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖
• Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭
• Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍
We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫
More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/)
**Want to get more involved?**
Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly.
📩 **How to participate**:
Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability.
Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫
**Spread the word!**
If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group!
The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊
See you soon,
**The MeltingSpot Team**
Drinks & Movie Night 🍿 LA GUERRE DES PRIX
**La Guerre des Prix – 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔**
**🎬 Date & Time: Friday, April 3rd, Drinks at 7pm and Screening at 8pm**
**📽️ Cinéma: L’Entrepôt, 7 Rue Francis de Pressensé, Paris 14**
**🎟️Movie Tickets: €5.30 – €12.20**
**[https://www.cinemalentrepot.fr/evenement/2199180-lost-in-frenchlation-la-guerre-des-prix](https://www.cinemalentrepot.fr/evenement/2199180-lost-in-frenchlation-la-guerre-des-prix)**
**Set in the ruthless world of modern retail, La Guerre des Prix dives into the fierce competition between supermarket chains fighting to dominate the market. As prices drop and pressure rises, employees, executives and suppliers are all pulled into a system where profit often comes at a human cost.**
**Blending tension with sharp social observation, the film reveals the hidden battles behind everyday consumer choices and the people caught in the middle.**
**Watch the trailer with English subs: [https://vimeo.com/1171823865](https://vimeo.com/1171823865)**
COURS - Dessiner sans Remords
En avril, le sujet sera la spontanéïté et l'expressivité du dessin!
Seront privilégiés les dessins à l'encre (feutres, grands ou petits).
Ce premier cours nous permettra de nous défaire de certains de nos automatismes de contrôle, afin de dessiner franchement et sans retour en arrière! Ce qui nous sera bien utile pour le reste du cycle.
On se retrouve à 19h30, mais qui veut peut arriver au local à partir de 19h pour grignoter, discuter!
Il y aura du thé et du café pour qui veut, il faut retirer ses chaussures car c'est une salle de danse (donc les bottes à lacets attendront une autre soirée).
Paiement en espèces (25€), sur place, et il y aura un chapeau pour qui veut donner un peu plus au modèle! Le matériel n'est pas fourni.
Hâte de vous y voir! 🙂
Writing Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Ready-Set-Write! Paris Saturday morning - Bohème Café Coworking
## Details
Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement.
When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end).
***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.**
Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write.
***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat.
***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups.
You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi.
**AND FINALLY ...**
* Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person.
* Update your RSVP if you cannot make it.
* Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues.
***Stay tuned for location updates!***
Ready-Set-Write Lazy Sunday edition (IN-PERSON): 11:00 Start Time
Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement.
When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end).
***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.**
Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write.
***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat.
***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups.
You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi.
**AND FINALLY ...**
* Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person.
* Update your RSVP if you cannot make it.
* Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues.
***Stay tuned for location updates!***
[Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)
Lyric writing exercises
Lyric writing weekly group practice.
A few object writing rounds to start, get our reps in — a favorite from the canon, Write Better Lyrics by P. Pattinson.*
Followed by other exercises.
I adapt the program depending on who shows up.
*Object writing : a noun picked through a random word generator, a 10 min timer to delve into our sensory imagination and free-flow with this prompt. We then take turn sharing.
Atelier d'écriture du mois d'avril 2026 - "Soleil noir" de Julia Kristeva
Chers tous !
Comme toujours le thème sera décidé lors de la séance qui précède ; je le publierais dès que je le saurais.
Aussi, assurez-vous, je vous prie de vos intentions de participation.
Bonnes et belles lectures et écritures et à bientôt !
Jélila
PS : le lieu est encore le Delaville, mais je m'en assure quelques jours avant...
Atelier d’écriture du dimanche
Un événement pour se rencontrer entre femmes parisiennes qui écrivent ✍️
Faisons connaissance autour d’un thé ou café et parlons écriture(s), lecture(s) et inspiration(s) ! ☀️ Et n’hésitez pas à prendre vos ordis (chargés) ou carnets : nous allons écrire pendant une partie de l’après-midi !
ESCAPADE JOURNÉE 😍 VAN GOGH @ AUVERS-sur-OiSE 🏡 & BALADE FORÊT & RiViÈRE ☀
🟡🟡🟡 FRANÇAIS 🟡🟡🟡 (⬇🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢⬇)
Si tu aimes MARCHER 👟 , prendre des PHOTOS 📸 et faire de nouvelles RENCONTRES 💬, rejoins-nous ! 😊
✅ MEETUP GRATUIT sur présentation de la carte membre Bubble Up Travels (si tu n'as pas encore la carte membre elle peut se créer le jour de l'excursion, elle coûte 5€ et est valide 6 mois + 3 mois offerts) ✅
☀ OUVERT A TOUS 20-39 ans ☀ 🔥 places limitées 🔥
Dimanche 5 avril, partons ensemble en ESCAPADE CONViViALE ! 😊
(destination en IDF, accessible en transports en commun, gratuit avec le pass navigo, prévoir 1h de trajet depuis Paris, on le fera ensemble) 🤩
Durant cette flânerie au soleil ☀, découvrons ensemble :
😍 les paysages qui ont inspiré Van Gogh la dernière année de sa vie passée à Auvers-sur-Oise
🏡 l’Auberge Ravoux, surnommée « Maison de Van Gogh », dernière demeure de Van Gogh, où pendant 70 jours, il a peint frénétiquement 78 toiles. Sa chambre n’a plus jamais été relouée et est restée en l’état. C’est l’unique maison encore existante où a logé Van Gogh. Possibilité de visiter sa chambre (facultatif, entrée 6€) ou juste voir la maison de l'extérieur 😊
😊 la Maison du Docteur Gachet, ami de Van Gogh et mécène de son époque, son domicile fut le point de rencontre entre de nombreux artistes (facultatif, entrée 5€)
🏰 le Château/Musée des Peintres Impressionnistes, monument historique de style Louis XIII qui abrite un parcours scénographique plongeant les visiteurs dans l’ambiance typique du XIXe siècle, au temps des impressionnistes. Ici venez revivre un spectacle de french cancan au café-concert, grâce à une Goulue en hologramme ; voyager en troisième classe dans un train menant de la gare Saint-Lazare à la campagne ; découvrir les ateliers flottants dans un décor champêtre… (Entrée château/musée 12€. Jardin en accès libre). Possibilité de juste voir le château de l'extérieur et pique-niquer dans le jardin au soleil, le temps que ceux qui le souhaitent visitent le château 😊
😍 la mythique église d’Auvers, Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption, immortalisée par Vincent van Gogh. Ce tableau – exposé au musée d’Orsay et considéré comme l’un des plus emblématiques des œuvres du peintre avec ‘Les Tournesols’ - est mis en regard avec l’édifice qui l’a inspiré.
📸 de nombreuses reproductions d’œuvres installées à travers la ville, aux emplacements où Van Gogh a puisé son inspiration et peint ses toiles, notamment « le Champ de Blé aux Corbeaux », la Mairie d’Auvers, …
🍸 le Musée de l’Absinthe, liqueur dont Van Gogh abusait largement (entrée à partir de 5€, 10€ avec dégustation, 13€ avec visite guidée)
👀 la tombe de Van Gogh au cimetière d’Auvers-sur-Oise
🌊 de paisibles bords d’Oise
⛵ de jolies péniches habitées
🏡 des bâtisses typiques de la région
🌳 rando en forêt dans une vallée charmante
(Pour la pause déjeuner en pleine nature, n'oubliez pas d'emmener votre sandwich, salade, plat préparé… 🍻🥗☀)
🔥 ESCAPADE UNIQUE en 2026 🔥 places limitées 🔥
Nouveau/nouvelle à Paris ? Expat ? Français d'un des « 6 coins » de l’Hexagone ou des DOM-TOM ? Parisien ? Erasmus ? Etudiant? Nomad-worker? Aupair? Long-term resident? Touriste? …. tu as entre 20-39 ans? Oui?! Tu veux faire de nouvelles rencontres? Oui?! Alooors ! N'hésite pas ! Viiiens ! 👋💬👟😊☀
N'hésite pas à venir seul ou avec des amis. Toute personne intéressée par cette sortie est la bienvenue 😊
(Lieu de balade-rando accessible en transports en commun, avec le pass navigo, prévoir 1h de trajet depuis le centre de Paris, on le fera ensemble 😊)
📍 RDV à 9h40 intra-muros (nous attendrons 10 minutes (maximum) avant de prendre les transports en commun ensemble 😊)
A très vite pour de nouvelles découvertes et nouvelles rencontres :)
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☝️ RECOMMANDATIONS ☝️
Apporter au minimum une BOUTEILLE D'EAU et porter de BONNES CHAUSSURES pour marcher confortablement 😊
🟡 LIMITES 🟡
Les ESCAPADES et BALADES PHOTOS ne sont PAS des visites guidées ni des cours de photographie.
😊 OBJECTIFS 🤩
MARCHER (c’est bon pour la santé)
FAIRE DE NOUVELLES DECOUVERTES (c’est bon pour l’esprit)
PRENDRE DES PHOTOS (tous niveaux, tous appareils : caméra, smartphone)
FAIRE DE NOUVELLES RECONTRES AMICALES
pour passer une journée mémorable ensemble :)
⛅ PRÉVISIONS MÉTÉO ☀
Si la veille du meetup les prévisions méteo indiquent :
☀⛅☁🌦 : meetup maintenu :)
🌧🌩 : meetup annulé/reporté. (Si annulé/reporté, vous serez averti par email la veille de la sortie, vers 22h)
A très vite :) Si ce n'est pas cette fois, au plaisir de se rencontrer une prochaine fois :)
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🟢🟢🟢 ENGLISH 🟢🟢🟢
GETAWAY 😍 VAN GOGH @ AUVERS-sur-OiSE 🏡 & FOREST & RIVER STROLL ☀
If you like walking, taking pictures and meeting new people, this event is for you! 😊
✅ FREE MEETUP upon presentation of your Bubble Up Travels membership card (if you don't have it yet, you can get it on the meetup day for 5€, its valid 6 months + 3 months offered) ✅
☀ OPEN TO ALL 20-39 yo ☀ 🔥 limited spots 🔥
On Sunday, April 5th, let's enjoy a FRiENDLY GETAWAY together 😊
(stroll area accessible by public transport, free with the Navigo pass, approx. 1h from Paris, we will ride the public transport together 😊)
During this stroll in the sun ☀, let's discover together:
😍 the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh the last year of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise
🏡 Auberge Ravoux, nicknamed "Van Gogh's House", Van Gogh's last home, where for 70 days he frenetically painted 78 canvases. His room was never rented again and remained as it was. It is the only house still in existence where Van Gogh stayed. Possibility to visit his room (entrance 6€) or just see the house from the outside 😊
😊 the House of Doctor Gachet, friend of Van Gogh and benefactor to many during his life. His home was the meeting point for many artists (optional, 5€ admission)
🏰 the Castle/Museum of Impressionist Painters, a historic Louis XIII-style monument which houses a scenic route plunging visitors into the typical atmosphere of the 19th century, at the time of the Impressionists. Come and relive a French cancan show at the café-concert, thanks to a hologram Goulue; travel in third class on a train leading from Saint-Lazare station to the countryside; discover the floating workshops in a rural setting… (Entrance to the castle/museum 12€. Garden free access). Opportunity to just see the castle from the outside and picnic in the garden while waiting for those who wish to visit this immersive museum. Other possibility : visit the Absinthe Museum 😊
😍 the mythical church of Auvers, Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, immortalized by Vincent van Gogh. This painting - exhibited at the Musée d'Orsay and considered one of the painter's most emblematic works with 'Les Tournesols' - is depicted next to the building that inspired it.
📸 and let's admire many reproductions of his works installed across the city, at the locations where Van Gogh drew his inspiration and painted his paintings, in particular "the Wheat Field with Ravens", the Town Hall of Auvers,...
🍸 the Absinthe Museum, a liquor that Van Gogh widely abused (admission from 5€, 10€ with tasting, 13€ guided tour)
👀 Van Gogh's grave in the cemetery of Auvers-sur-Oise
🌊 peaceful banks of the Oise
⛵ pretty inhabited barges
🏡 typical buildings of the region
🌳 stroll in the forest
(For the lunch break in the middle of nature 🍻🥗☀, don't forget to bring your sandwich, salad, prepared dish, ...)
🔥 UNIQUE GETAWAY in 2026 🔥 limited spots 🔥
New in town? Expat? Student? Erasmus? Nomad worker? Aupair? Long-term resident? Tourist? and you're age 20-39?! Yes?! Eager to meet new people? Yes?! Then, don't hesitate ! join us 📸👋💬😍☀😊
Do not hesitate to come alone or with your friends. Everyone interested in this event is welcome 😊
📍 The meeting point will be at 9:40 AM Paris intra-muros (we will wait 5-10 minutes (maximum) for everyone before we take the public transport together 😊)
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☝️ RECOMMENDATIONS ☝️
WATER (1-2L) + WARM CLOTHES + GOOD SHOES
🟡 LIMITS 🟡
Free Photo Walks are NOT guided tours nor photography classes
⛅ WEATHER FORECAST ☀
If the forecast indicates :
☀⛅☁🌦 : meetup ON 😊
🌧🌩 : the meetup will be cancelled. (Kindly note that if the event is cancelled, you will be notified by private message the day before the event)
🔥 Limited spots: 20-30 participants 🔥 (to successfully stay gathered)
👉 #you sign up you come !😊 #bepresent 😊
👉 objective: 💯% attendance, meetings & fun 😂
I hope to meet you all soon 😊 If it is not this time, maybe it will be next time 😊
Cycle proustien - "La Prisonnière" de M.P (1ère partie - dîner littéraire)
Nous poursuivons le cycle consacré à Marcel Proust avec le 5e volume de la "Recherche" soit :
**"La Prisonnière" Première partie** (jusque "Mr Charlus n'avait jamais été dans la vie qu'un amateur..., la Pléiade )
"...Le narrateur est de retour à Paris, dans la maison de ses parents, absents pour le moment. Il y vit avec Albertine, et Françoise, la bonne. Les deux amants ont chacun leur chambre et leur salle de bains. Le narrateur fait tout pour contrôler la vie d’Albertine, afin d’éviter qu’elle donne des rendez-vous à des femmes. Il la maintient pour ainsi dire prisonnière chez lui, et lorsqu’elle sort, il s’arrange pour qu’Andrée, une amie commune aux deux amoureux, suive Albertine dans tous ses déplacements. L’attitude du narrateur est très proche de celle de Swann avec Odette dans Un Amour de Swann....." Babelio
Pour la présentation d'auteur et de la "Recherche".
\- Je ferai une présentation de "La Recherche" et de M\. Proust en privilégiant l'angle de la ville soit Paris\.
Pour le focus sur l'oeuvre :
\- Je fais le focus sur l'oeuvre\.
Et n'oubliez pas !
Partagez, si vous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants.
Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs de la partie.
Bien à vous tous, bonne semaine, bonnes lectures aussi et à bientôt !
Jélila
PS : la participation au club de lecture est de 2 euros par personne et par an (les cotisations Meetup sont de 240 euros, environ, par an). Elle reste facultative !
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Writing Events Near You
Connect with your local Writing community
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for April is "Water"
Speak Easy: true stories, told live.
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast.
Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect.
The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington.
The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo.
Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine.
We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you.
The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly.
Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome.
The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit.
Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times.
Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have.
Happy writing!






























